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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,195.92 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,195.92 and 634.08 is: 951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,195.92 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,195.92 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,195.92 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 758,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,308.95/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.69

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