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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.01, 1,184.12 and 635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.01, 1,184.12 and 635.31 is: 953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.01 : 1,184.12 = 635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.01/1,184.12 = 635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.01x = 1,184.12 × 635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.01x = 752,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,282.48/789.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.45

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