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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,176.56 and 622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,176.56 and 622.57 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.58 : 1,176.56 = 622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.58/1,176.56 = 622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.58x = 1,176.56 × 622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.58x = 732,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,490.96/783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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