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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,197.57 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,197.57 and 635.19 is: 951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,197.57 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,197.57 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,197.57 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 760,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,682.90/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.52

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