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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.38, 1,178.63 and 633.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.38, 1,178.63 and 633.15 is: 950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.38 : 1,178.63 = 633.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.38/1,178.63 = 633.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.38x = 1,178.63 × 633.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.38x = 746,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,245.27/785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.17

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