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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,189.53 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,189.53 and 663.48 is: 993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,189.53 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,189.53 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,189.53 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 789,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,229.36/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.57

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