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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.42, 1,184.28 and 425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.42, 1,184.28 and 425.38 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.42 : 1,184.28 = 425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.42/1,184.28 = 425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.42x = 1,184.28 × 425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.42x = 503,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,769.03/790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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