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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,189.82 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,189.82 and 427.64 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,189.82 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,189.82 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,189.82 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 508,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,814.62/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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