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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,190.16 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,190.16 and 427.68 is: 641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,190.16 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,190.16 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,190.16 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 509,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,007.63/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.56

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