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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.55, 1,168.88 and 625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.55, 1,168.88 and 625.76 is: 938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.55 : 1,168.88 = 625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.55/1,168.88 = 625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.55x = 1,168.88 × 625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.55x = 731,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,438.35/779.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.28

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