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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,180.74 and 633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,180.74 and 633.64 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,180.74 = 633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,180.74 = 633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,180.74 × 633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 748,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,164.09/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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