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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,196.52 and 636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,196.52 and 636.88 is: 953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,196.52 = 636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,196.52 = 636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,196.52 × 636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 762,039.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,039.66/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.89

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