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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,185.10 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,185.10 and 425.08 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,185.10 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,185.10 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,185.10 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 503,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,762.31/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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