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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,197.14 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,197.14 and 634.03 is: 951.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,197.14 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,197.14 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,197.14 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 759,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,016.51/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.73

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