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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,191.06 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,191.06 and 429.27 is: 643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,191.06 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,191.06 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,191.06 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 511,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,286.33/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.47

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