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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,186.92 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,186.92 and 426.96 is: 639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,186.92 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,186.92 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,186.92 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 506,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,767.36/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.86

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