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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,187.52 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,187.52 and 427.32 is: 640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,187.52 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,187.52 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,187.52 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 507,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,451.05/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.62

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