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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.02, 1,187.70 and 426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.02, 1,187.70 and 426.44 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.02 : 1,187.70 = 426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.02/1,187.70 = 426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.02x = 1,187.70 × 426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.02x = 506,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,482.79/792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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