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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,188.10 and 426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,188.10 and 426.77 is: 640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,188.10 = 426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,188.10 = 426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,188.10 × 426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 507,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,045.44/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.43

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