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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.20, 1,192.02 and 429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.20, 1,192.02 and 429.25 is: 644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.20 : 1,192.02 = 429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.20/1,192.02 = 429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.20x = 1,192.02 × 429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.20x = 511,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,674.59/794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.26

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