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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,194.63 and 613.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,194.63 and 613.33 is: 918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,194.63 = 613.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,194.63 = 613.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,194.63 × 613.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 732,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,702.42/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.39

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