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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.97, 1,178.04 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.97, 1,178.04 and 632.07 is: 947.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.97 : 1,178.04 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.97/1,178.04 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.97x = 1,178.04 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.97x = 744,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,606.11/785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.37

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