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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.28, 1,173.56 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.28, 1,173.56 and 620.10 is: 931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.28 : 1,173.56 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.28/1,173.56 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.28x = 1,173.56 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.28x = 727,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,724.56/781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.45

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