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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.78, 1,168.14 and 624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.78, 1,168.14 and 624.98 is: 936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.78 : 1,168.14 = 624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.78/1,168.14 = 624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.78x = 1,168.14 × 624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.78x = 730,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,065.89/779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.25

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