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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,188.48 and 427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,188.48 and 427.02 is: 640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,188.48 = 427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,188.48 = 427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,188.48 × 427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 507,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,504.73/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.81

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