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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.80, 1,156.82 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.80, 1,156.82 and 625.16 is: 935.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.80 : 1,156.82 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.80/1,156.82 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.80x = 1,156.82 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.80x = 723,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,197.59/772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.81

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