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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,185.77 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,185.77 and 425.72 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,185.77 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,185.77 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,185.77 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 504,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,806.00/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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