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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,181.12 and 633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,181.12 and 633.34 is: 952.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,181.12 = 633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,181.12 = 633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,181.12 × 633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 748,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,050.54/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.06

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