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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.00, 1,176.57 and 631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.00, 1,176.57 and 631.77 is: 948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.00 : 1,176.57 = 631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.00/1,176.57 = 631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.00x = 1,176.57 × 631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.00x = 743,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,314.85/784.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.10

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