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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.35, 1,186.50 and 631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.35, 1,186.50 and 631.54 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.35 : 1,186.50 = 631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.35/1,186.50 = 631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.35x = 1,186.50 × 631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.35x = 749,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,322.21/794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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