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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,184.82 and 424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,184.82 and 424.42 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,184.82 = 424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,184.82 = 424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,184.82 × 424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 502,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,861.30/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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