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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,195.91 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,195.91 and 632.10 is: 949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,195.91 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,195.91 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,195.91 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 755,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,934.71/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.03

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