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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,156.88 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,156.88 and 625.20 is: 935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,156.88 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,156.88 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,156.88 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 723,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,278.25/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.88

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