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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,186.70 and 637.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,186.70 and 637.31 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,186.70 = 637.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,186.70 = 637.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,186.70 × 637.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 756,295.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,295.78/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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