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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.69, 1,182.48 and 634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.69, 1,182.48 and 634.59 is: 951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.69 : 1,182.48 = 634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.69/1,182.48 = 634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.69x = 1,182.48 × 634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.69x = 750,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,389.98/788.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.44

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