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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,189.26 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,189.26 and 427.32 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,189.26 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,189.26 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,189.26 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 508,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,194.58/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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