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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.77, 2,668.43 and 624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.77, 2,668.43 and 624.25 is: 936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.77 : 2,668.43 = 624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.77/2,668.43 = 624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.77x = 2,668.43 × 624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.77x = 1,665,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,764.31/1,778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.47

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