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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,190.52 and 428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,190.52 and 428.94 is: 642.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,190.52 = 428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,190.52 = 428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,190.52 × 428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 510,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,661.65/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.97

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