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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,191.02 and 428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,191.02 and 428.14 is: 642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,191.02 = 428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,191.02 = 428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,191.02 × 428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 509,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,923.30/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.40

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