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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.98, 1,184.96 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.98, 1,184.96 and 424.94 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.98 : 1,184.96 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.98/1,184.96 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.98x = 1,184.96 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.98x = 503,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,532.04/789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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