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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,187.03 and 426.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,187.03 and 426.05 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,187.03 = 426.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,187.03 = 426.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,187.03 × 426.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 505,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,734.13/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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