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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.09, 1,164.26 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.09, 1,164.26 and 623.55 is: 933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.09 : 1,164.26 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.09/1,164.26 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.09x = 1,164.26 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.09x = 725,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,974.04/778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.02

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