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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,154.86 and 623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,154.86 and 623.86 is: 933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,154.86 = 623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,154.86 = 623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,154.86 × 623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 720,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,470.96/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.88

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