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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,191.12 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,191.12 and 428.40 is: 642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,191.12 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,191.12 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,191.12 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 510,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,275.81/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.63

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