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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,194.53 and 643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,194.53 and 643.08 is: 963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,194.53 = 643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,194.53 = 643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,194.53 × 643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 768,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,175.14/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.20

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