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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.22, 1,183.70 and 635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.22, 1,183.70 and 635.31 is: 951.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.22 : 1,183.70 = 635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.22/1,183.70 = 635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.22x = 1,183.70 × 635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.22x = 752,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,010.53/790.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.65

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