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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.94, 1,190.76 and 640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.94, 1,190.76 and 640.76 is: 961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.94 : 1,190.76 = 640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.94/1,190.76 = 640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.94x = 1,190.76 × 640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.94x = 762,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,991.38/793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.02

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