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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.23, 1,187.35 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.23, 1,187.35 and 426.27 is: 639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.23 : 1,187.35 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.23/1,187.35 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.23x = 1,187.35 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.23x = 506,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,132.22/791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.68

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