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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.62, 1,176.12 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.62, 1,176.12 and 629.10 is: 943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.62 : 1,176.12 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.62/1,176.12 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.62x = 1,176.12 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.62x = 739,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,897.09/784.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.00

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