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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,188.99 and 639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,188.99 and 639.12 is: 957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,188.99 = 639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,188.99 = 639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,188.99 × 639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 759,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,907.29/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.01

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