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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,194.90 and 634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,194.90 and 634.60 is: 949.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,194.90 = 634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,194.90 = 634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,194.90 × 634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 758,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,283.54/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.97

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