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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.66, 1,163.50 and 620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.66, 1,163.50 and 620.86 is: 931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.66 : 1,163.50 = 620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.66/1,163.50 = 620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.66x = 1,163.50 × 620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.66x = 722,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,371.97/775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.31

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