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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.53, 1,197.41 and 633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.53, 1,197.41 and 633.10 is: 950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.53 : 1,197.41 = 633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.53/1,197.41 = 633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.53x = 1,197.41 × 633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.53x = 758,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,080.27/797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.54

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