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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,191.28 and 630.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,191.28 and 630.99 is: 946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,191.28 = 630.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,191.28 = 630.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,191.28 × 630.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 751,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,690.40/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.15

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