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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,184.88 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,184.88 and 424.64 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,184.88 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,184.88 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,184.88 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 503,149.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,149.61/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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