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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,191.15 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,191.15 and 648.30 is: 972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,191.15 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,191.15 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,191.15 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 772,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,222.55/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.45

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