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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,168.80 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,168.80 and 624.93 is: 937.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,168.80 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,168.80 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,168.80 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 730,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,418.18/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.41

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