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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,190.16 and 428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,190.16 and 428.14 is: 641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,190.16 = 428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,190.16 = 428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,190.16 × 428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 509,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,555.10/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.64

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