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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.78, 1,193.93 and 633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.78, 1,193.93 and 633.75 is: 948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.78 : 1,193.93 = 633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.78/1,193.93 = 633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.78x = 1,193.93 × 633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.78x = 756,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,653.14/797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.45

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