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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,165.65 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,165.65 and 623.04 is: 933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,165.65 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,165.65 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,165.65 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 726,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,246.58/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.56

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