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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.99, 1,187.91 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.99, 1,187.91 and 422.24 is: 632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.99 : 1,187.91 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.99/1,187.91 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.99x = 1,187.91 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.99x = 501,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,577.18/792.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.51

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