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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,169.92 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,169.92 and 625.92 is: 937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,169.92 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,169.92 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,169.92 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 732,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,276.33/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.09

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