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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.99, 1,162.49 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.99, 1,162.49 and 620.19 is: 930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.99 : 1,162.49 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.99/1,162.49 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.99x = 1,162.49 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.99x = 720,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,964.67/774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.29

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