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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,166.70 and 632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,166.70 and 632.84 is: 948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,166.70 = 632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,166.70 = 632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,166.70 × 632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 738,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,334.43/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.67

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