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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,187.38 and 426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,187.38 and 426.41 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,187.38 = 426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,187.38 = 426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,187.38 × 426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 506,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,314.04/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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