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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.50, 1,185.84 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.50, 1,185.84 and 424.80 is: 637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.50 : 1,185.84 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.50/1,185.84 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.50x = 1,185.84 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.50x = 503,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,744.83/790.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.25

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