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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.93, 1,192.70 and 633.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.93, 1,192.70 and 633.55 is: 951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.93 : 1,192.70 = 633.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.93/1,192.70 = 633.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.93x = 1,192.70 × 633.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.93x = 755,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,635.09/793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.77

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