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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.29, 1,189.36 and 639.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.29, 1,189.36 and 639.37 is: 957.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.29 : 1,189.36 = 639.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.29/1,189.36 = 639.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.29x = 1,189.36 × 639.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.29x = 760,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,441.10/794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.38

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