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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.64, 1,189.40 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.64, 1,189.40 and 427.64 is: 640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.64 : 1,189.40 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.64/1,189.40 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.64x = 1,189.40 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.64x = 508,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,635.02/793.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.89

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