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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,184.75 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,184.75 and 637.22 is: 956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,184.75 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,184.75 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,184.75 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 754,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,937.29/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.30

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