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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.08, 1,176.02 and 630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.08, 1,176.02 and 630.17 is: 943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.08 : 1,176.02 = 630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.08/1,176.02 = 630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.08x = 1,176.02 × 630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.08x = 741,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,083.49/785.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.97

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