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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.33, 1,175.00 and 628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.33, 1,175.00 and 628.50 is: 942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.33 : 1,175.00 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.33/1,175.00 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.33x = 1,175.00 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.33x = 738,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,481.13/783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.74

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