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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.71, 1,179.74 and 633.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.71, 1,179.74 and 633.21 is: 948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.71 : 1,179.74 = 633.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.71/1,179.74 = 633.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.71x = 1,179.74 × 633.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.71x = 747,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,023.17/787.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.35

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