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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,175.16 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,175.16 and 621.12 is: 930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,175.16 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,175.16 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,175.16 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 729,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,915.38/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.92

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