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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.32, 1,177.71 and 623.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.32, 1,177.71 and 623.35 is: 936.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.32 : 1,177.71 = 623.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.32/1,177.71 = 623.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.32x = 1,177.71 × 623.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.32x = 734,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,125.53/784.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.00

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