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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.37, 1,189.35 and 427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.37, 1,189.35 and 427.73 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.37 : 1,189.35 = 427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.37/1,189.35 = 427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.37x = 1,189.35 × 427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.37x = 508,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,714.73/793.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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