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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.13, 1,185.82 and 636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.13, 1,185.82 and 636.44 is: 955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.13 : 1,185.82 = 636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.13/1,185.82 = 636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.13x = 1,185.82 × 636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.13x = 754,695.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,695.76/790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.15

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