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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,189.92 and 427.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,189.92 and 427.98 is: 641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,189.92 = 427.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,189.92 = 427.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,189.92 × 427.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 509,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,261.96/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.40

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