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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,190.48 and 639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,190.48 and 639.30 is: 959.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,190.48 = 639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,190.48 = 639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,190.48 × 639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 761,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,070.67/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.49

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