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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,167.25 and 623.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,167.25 and 623.37 is: 935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,167.25 = 623.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,167.25 = 623.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,167.25 × 623.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 727,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,628.63/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.06

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