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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.86, 1,188.94 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.86, 1,188.94 and 633.74 is: 946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.86 : 1,188.94 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.86/1,188.94 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.86x = 1,188.94 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.86x = 753,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,478.84/795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.75

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