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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.94, 1,187.66 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.94, 1,187.66 and 640.04 is: 957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.94 : 1,187.66 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.94/1,187.66 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.94x = 1,187.66 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.94x = 760,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,145.57/793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.44

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