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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.71, 1,178.25 and 632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.71, 1,178.25 and 632.21 is: 946.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.71 : 1,178.25 = 632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.71/1,178.25 = 632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.71x = 1,178.25 × 632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.71x = 744,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,893.17/786.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.84

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