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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.34, 1,182.48 and 630.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.34, 1,182.48 and 630.55 is: 948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.34 : 1,182.48 = 630.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.34/1,182.48 = 630.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.34x = 1,182.48 × 630.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.34x = 745,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,612.76/786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.21

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