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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,184.34 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,184.34 and 424.48 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,184.34 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,184.34 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,184.34 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 502,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,728.64/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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