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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,169.67 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,169.67 and 634.80 is: 949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,169.67 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,169.67 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,169.67 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 742,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,506.52/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.70

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