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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,188.06 and 663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,188.06 and 663.85 is: 994.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,188.06 = 663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,188.06 = 663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,188.06 × 663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 788,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,693.63/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.53

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