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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,171.64 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,171.64 and 627.04 is: 939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,171.64 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,171.64 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,171.64 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 734,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,665.15/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.57

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