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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,189.16 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,189.16 and 641.04 is: 958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,189.16 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,189.16 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,189.16 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 762,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,299.13/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.94

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