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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,161.65 and 621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,161.65 and 621.64 is: 933.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,161.65 = 621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,161.65 = 621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,161.65 × 621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 722,128.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,128.11/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.19

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