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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.72, 1,190.81 and 428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.72, 1,190.81 and 428.77 is: 643.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.72 : 1,190.81 = 428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.72/1,190.81 = 428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.72x = 1,190.81 × 428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.72x = 510,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,583.60/793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.28

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