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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.61, 1,194.92 and 636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.61, 1,194.92 and 636.23 is: 954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.61 : 1,194.92 = 636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.61/1,194.92 = 636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.61x = 1,194.92 × 636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.61x = 760,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,243.95/796.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.35

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