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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,190.28 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,190.28 and 648.80 is: 971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,190.28 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,190.28 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,190.28 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 772,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,253.66/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.83

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