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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.74, 1,190.73 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.74, 1,190.73 and 428.04 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.74 : 1,190.73 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.74/1,190.73 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.74x = 1,190.73 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.74x = 509,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,680.07/793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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