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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.15, 1,186.72 and 426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.15, 1,186.72 and 426.65 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.15 : 1,186.72 = 426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.15/1,186.72 = 426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.15x = 1,186.72 × 426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.15x = 506,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,315.99/791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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