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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,190.64 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,190.64 and 634.32 is: 947.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,190.64 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,190.64 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,190.64 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 755,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,246.76/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.49

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