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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,187.28 and 636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,187.28 and 636.72 is: 955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,187.28 = 636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,187.28 = 636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,187.28 × 636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 755,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,964.92/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.08

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