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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,184.10 and 424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,184.10 and 424.18 is: 635.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,184.10 = 424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,184.10 = 424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,184.10 × 424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 502,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,271.54/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.98

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