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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.32, 1,176.21 and 622.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.32, 1,176.21 and 622.35 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.32 : 1,176.21 = 622.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.32/1,176.21 = 622.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.32x = 1,176.21 × 622.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.32x = 732,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,014.29/783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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