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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,163.31 and 620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,163.31 and 620.74 is: 931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,163.31 = 620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,163.31 = 620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,163.31 × 620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 722,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,110.14/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.12

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