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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.32, 1,156.13 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.32, 1,156.13 and 624.70 is: 935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.32 : 1,156.13 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.32/1,156.13 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.32x = 1,156.13 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.32x = 722,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,234.41/772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.15

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