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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,188 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,188 and 421.56 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,188 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,188 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,188 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 500,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,813.28/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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