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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.05, 1,165.95 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.05, 1,165.95 and 624.42 is: 935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.05 : 1,165.95 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.05/1,165.95 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.05x = 1,165.95 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.05x = 728,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,042.50/778.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.73

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