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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.75, 1,195.25 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.75, 1,195.25 and 633.72 is: 949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.75 : 1,195.25 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.75/1,195.25 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.75x = 1,195.25 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.75x = 757,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,461.08/797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.50

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