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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.84, 1,173.74 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.84, 1,173.74 and 621.03 is: 929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.84 : 1,173.74 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.84/1,173.74 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.84x = 1,173.74 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.84x = 728,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,927.75/783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.94

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