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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.27, 1,185.75 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.27, 1,185.75 and 424.64 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.27 : 1,185.75 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.27/1,185.75 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.27x = 1,185.75 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.27x = 503,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,516.88/790.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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