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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.69, 1,185.41 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.69, 1,185.41 and 636.78 is: 953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.69 : 1,185.41 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.69/1,185.41 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.69x = 1,185.41 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.69x = 754,836.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,836.27/791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.45

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