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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,168.64 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,168.64 and 625.04 is: 936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,168.64 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,168.64 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,168.64 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 730,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,446.75/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.57

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