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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,164.54 and 623.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,164.54 and 623.74 is: 933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,164.54 = 623.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,164.54 = 623.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,164.54 × 623.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 726,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,368.28/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.30

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