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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.83, 1,155.38 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.83, 1,155.38 and 624.20 is: 934.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.83 : 1,155.38 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.83/1,155.38 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.83x = 1,155.38 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.83x = 721,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,188.20/771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.39

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