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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.58, 1,183.45 and 424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.58, 1,183.45 and 424.63 is: 636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.58 : 1,183.45 = 424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.58/1,183.45 = 424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.58x = 1,183.45 × 424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.58x = 502,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,528.37/789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.45

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