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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,183.26 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,183.26 and 635.76 is: 953.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,183.26 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,183.26 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,183.26 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 752,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,269.85/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.52

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