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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,184.46 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,184.46 and 637.12 is: 954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,184.46 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,184.46 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,184.46 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 754,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,643.16/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.95

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