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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,190.07 and 428.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,190.07 and 428.64 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,190.07 = 428.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,190.07 = 428.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,190.07 × 428.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 510,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,111.60/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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