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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.09, 1,185.01 and 636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.09, 1,185.01 and 636.18 is: 952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.09 : 1,185.01 = 636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.09/1,185.01 = 636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.09x = 1,185.01 × 636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.09x = 753,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,879.66/791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.96

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