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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,179.77 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,179.77 and 632.68 is: 947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,179.77 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,179.77 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,179.77 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 746,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,410.77/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.71

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