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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,189.71 and 427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,189.71 and 427.62 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,189.71 = 427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,189.71 = 427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,189.71 × 427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 508,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,743.79/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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