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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,167.84 and 620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,167.84 and 620.79 is: 933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,167.84 = 620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,167.84 = 620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,167.84 × 620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 724,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,983.39/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.55

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