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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.41, 1,192.29 and 638.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.41, 1,192.29 and 638.58 is: 958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.41 : 1,192.29 = 638.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.41/1,192.29 = 638.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.41x = 1,192.29 × 638.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.41x = 761,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,380.01/794.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.43

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