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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.61, 1,193.42 and 635.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.61, 1,193.42 and 635.23 is: 952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.61 : 1,193.42 = 635.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.61/1,193.42 = 635.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.61x = 1,193.42 × 635.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.61x = 758,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,096.19/795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.85

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