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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.28, 1,168.20 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.28, 1,168.20 and 633.84 is: 950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.28 : 1,168.20 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.28/1,168.20 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.28x = 1,168.20 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.28x = 740,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,451.89/779.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.17

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