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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,184.49 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,184.49 and 424.86 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,184.49 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,184.49 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,184.49 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 503,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,242.42/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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