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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,191.48 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,191.48 and 429.02 is: 643.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,191.48 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,191.48 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,191.48 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 511,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,168.75/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.81

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