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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.35, 1,190.40 and 630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.35, 1,190.40 and 630.10 is: 944.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.35 : 1,190.40 = 630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.35/1,190.40 = 630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.35x = 1,190.40 × 630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.35x = 750,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,071.04/794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.26

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