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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,189.88 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,189.88 and 427.96 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,189.88 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,189.88 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,189.88 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 509,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,221.04/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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