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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.83, 1,168.98 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.83, 1,168.98 and 633.88 is: 950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.83 : 1,168.98 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.83/1,168.98 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.83x = 1,168.98 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.83x = 740,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,989.12/779.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.20

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