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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.24, 1,162.37 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.24, 1,162.37 and 620.84 is: 933.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.24 : 1,162.37 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.24/1,162.37 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.24x = 1,162.37 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.24x = 721,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,639.98/773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.27

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