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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,193.25 and 636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,193.25 and 636.62 is: 951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,193.25 = 636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,193.25 = 636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,193.25 × 636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 759,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,640.85/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.04

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