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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785, 1,178.07 and 632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785, 1,178.07 and 632.77 is: 949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785 : 1,178.07 = 632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785/1,178.07 = 632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785x = 1,178.07 × 632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785x = 745,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,447.35/785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.61

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