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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.78, 1,195.43 and 634.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.78, 1,195.43 and 634.75 is: 949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.78 : 1,195.43 = 634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.78/1,195.43 = 634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.78x = 1,195.43 × 634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.78x = 758,799.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,799.19/798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.95

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