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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.65, 1,184.52 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.65, 1,184.52 and 424.24 is: 636.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.65 : 1,184.52 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.65/1,184.52 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.65x = 1,184.52 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.65x = 502,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,519.39/789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.38

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