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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,155.32 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,155.32 and 624.16 is: 934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,155.32 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,155.32 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,155.32 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 721,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,104.53/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.32

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