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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.63, 1,179.01 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.63, 1,179.01 and 633.40 is: 950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.63 : 1,179.01 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.63/1,179.01 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.63x = 1,179.01 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.63x = 746,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,779.04/785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.55

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