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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.46, 1,175.19 and 636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.46, 1,175.19 and 636.51 is: 954.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.46 : 1,175.19 = 636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.46/1,175.19 = 636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.46x = 1,175.19 × 636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.46x = 748,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,017.80/783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.77

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