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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,178.70 and 632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,178.70 and 632.51 is: 948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,178.70 = 632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,178.70 = 632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,178.70 × 632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 745,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,539.54/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.03

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