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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,184.98 and 636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,184.98 and 636.92 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,184.98 = 636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,184.98 = 636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,184.98 × 636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 754,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,737.46/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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