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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,175.83 and 630.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,175.83 and 630.05 is: 943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,175.83 = 630.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,175.83 = 630.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,175.83 × 630.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 740,824.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,824.24/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.78

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