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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,195.88 and 636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,195.88 and 636.26 is: 952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,195.88 = 636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,195.88 = 636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,195.88 × 636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 760,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,881.45/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.91

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