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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,186.23 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,186.23 and 425.04 is: 637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,186.23 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,186.23 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,186.23 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 504,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,195.20/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.62

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