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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,187.16 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,187.16 and 426.03 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,187.16 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,187.16 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,187.16 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 505,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,765.77/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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