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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,176.18 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,176.18 and 622.32 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,176.18 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,176.18 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,176.18 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 731,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,960.34/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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