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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,176.74 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,176.74 and 638.36 is: 956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,176.74 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,176.74 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,176.74 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 751,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,183.50/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.53

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