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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.26, 1,185.94 and 638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.26, 1,185.94 and 638.02 is: 957.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.26 : 1,185.94 = 638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.26/1,185.94 = 638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.26x = 1,185.94 × 638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.26x = 756,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,653.44/790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.47

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