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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.30, 1,180.05 and 634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.30, 1,180.05 and 634.06 is: 951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.30 : 1,180.05 = 634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.30/1,180.05 = 634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.30x = 1,180.05 × 634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.30x = 748,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,213.43/786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.56

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