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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.02, 1,190.63 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.02, 1,190.63 and 424.04 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.02 : 1,190.63 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.02/1,190.63 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.02x = 1,190.63 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.02x = 504,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,874.75/794.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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