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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.24, 1,165.84 and 624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.24, 1,165.84 and 624.13 is: 936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.24 : 1,165.84 = 624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.24/1,165.84 = 624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.24x = 1,165.84 × 624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.24x = 727,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,631.24/777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.17

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