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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,191.66 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,191.66 and 632.12 is: 947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,191.66 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,191.66 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,191.66 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 753,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,272.12/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.42

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