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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,177.52 and 631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,177.52 and 631.17 is: 945.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,177.52 = 631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,177.52 = 631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,177.52 × 631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 743,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,212.14/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.47

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