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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,181.61 and 634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,181.61 and 634.46 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,181.61 = 634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,181.61 = 634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,181.61 × 634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 749,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,678.37/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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