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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.55, 1,188.30 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.55, 1,188.30 and 631.55 is: 945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.55 : 1,188.30 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.55/1,188.30 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.55x = 1,188.30 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.55x = 750,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,470.87/793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.71

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