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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.19, 1,172.36 and 628.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.19, 1,172.36 and 628.95 is: 943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.19 : 1,172.36 = 628.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.19/1,172.36 = 628.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.19x = 1,172.36 × 628.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.19x = 737,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,362.79/781.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.90

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