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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,170.80 and 633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,170.80 and 633.67 is: 951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,170.80 = 633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,170.80 = 633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,170.80 × 633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 741,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,907.27/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.50

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