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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,185.96 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,185.96 and 425.84 is: 638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,185.96 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,185.96 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,185.96 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 505,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,029.21/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.57

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