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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,194.96 and 651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,194.96 and 651.91 is: 982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,194.96 = 651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,194.96 = 651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,194.96 × 651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 779,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,006.37/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.32

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