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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.16, 1,188.24 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.16, 1,188.24 and 427.36 is: 641.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.16 : 1,188.24 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.16/1,188.24 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.16x = 1,188.24 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.16x = 507,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,806.25/792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.04

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