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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.54, 1,184.31 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.54, 1,184.31 and 424.50 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.54 : 1,184.31 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.54/1,184.31 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.54x = 1,184.31 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.54x = 502,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,735.04/789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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