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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,194.32 and 635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,194.32 and 635.70 is: 949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,194.32 = 635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,194.32 = 635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,194.32 × 635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 759,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,226.05/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.20

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