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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,191.41 and 647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,191.41 and 647.60 is: 971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,191.41 = 647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,191.41 = 647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,191.41 × 647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 771,550.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,550.35/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.50

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