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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,188.27 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,188.27 and 630.72 is: 944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,188.27 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,188.27 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,188.27 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 749,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,465.65/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.47

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