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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,189.51 and 639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,189.51 and 639.17 is: 957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,189.51 = 639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,189.51 = 639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,189.51 × 639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 760,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,299.11/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.46

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