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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,175.52 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,175.52 and 621.41 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,175.52 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,175.52 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,175.52 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 730,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,479.88/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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