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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,190.09 and 427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,190.09 and 427.87 is: 642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,190.09 = 427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,190.09 = 427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,190.09 × 427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 509,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,201.67/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.05

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