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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.98, 1,185.66 and 425.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.98, 1,185.66 and 425.03 is: 637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.98 : 1,185.66 = 425.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.98/1,185.66 = 425.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.98x = 1,185.66 × 425.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.98x = 503,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935.14/789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.91

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