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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,196.94 and 634.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,196.94 and 634.77 is: 950.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,196.94 = 634.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,196.94 = 634.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,196.94 × 634.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 759,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,783.89/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.89

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