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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.06, 1,194.52 and 631.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.06, 1,194.52 and 631.11 is: 947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.06 : 1,194.52 = 631.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.06/1,194.52 = 631.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.06x = 1,194.52 × 631.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.06x = 753,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,873.52/796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.01

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