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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,185.76 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,185.76 and 425.44 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,185.76 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,185.76 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,185.76 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 504,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,469.73/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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