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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,174.02 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,174.02 and 620.41 is: 931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,174.02 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,174.02 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,174.02 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 728,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,373.75/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.90

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