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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,156.36 and 624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,156.36 and 624.86 is: 935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,156.36 = 624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,156.36 = 624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,156.36 × 624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 722,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,563.11/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.38

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