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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.12, 1,189.02 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.12, 1,189.02 and 428.32 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.12 : 1,189.02 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.12/1,189.02 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.12x = 1,189.02 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.12x = 509,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,281.05/793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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