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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,190.43 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,190.43 and 423.51 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,190.43 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,190.43 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,190.43 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 504,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,159.01/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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