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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.92, 1,188.38 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.92, 1,188.38 and 426.96 is: 640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.92 : 1,188.38 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.92/1,188.38 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.92x = 1,188.38 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.92x = 507,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,388.82/791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.71

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