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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.16, 1,176.24 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.16, 1,176.24 and 630.96 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.16 : 1,176.24 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.16/1,176.24 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.16x = 1,176.24 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.16x = 742,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,160.39/784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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