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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,196.46 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,196.46 and 632.94 is: 948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,196.46 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,196.46 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,196.46 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 757,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,287.39/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.77

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