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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.15, 1,180.58 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.15, 1,180.58 and 633.24 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.15 : 1,180.58 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.15/1,180.58 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.15x = 1,180.58 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.15x = 747,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,587.31/788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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