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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.06, 1,189.56 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.06, 1,189.56 and 428.56 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.06 : 1,189.56 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.06/1,189.56 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.06x = 1,189.56 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.06x = 509,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,797.83/793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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