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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,184.30 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,184.30 and 423.81 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,184.30 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,184.30 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,184.30 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 501,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,916.06/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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