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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.19, 1,187.60 and 426.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.19, 1,187.60 and 426.55 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.19 : 1,187.60 = 426.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.19/1,187.60 = 426.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.19x = 1,187.60 × 426.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.19x = 506,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,568.65/792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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