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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.22, 1,188.20 and 638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.22, 1,188.20 and 638.30 is: 956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.22 : 1,188.20 = 638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.22/1,188.20 = 638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.22x = 1,188.20 × 638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.22x = 758,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,428.06/793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.14

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