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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,175.51 and 630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,175.51 and 630.13 is: 943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,175.51 = 630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,175.51 = 630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,175.51 × 630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 740,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,724.96/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.55

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