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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.60, 1,178.52 and 623.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.60, 1,178.52 and 623.41 is: 936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.60 : 1,178.52 = 623.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.60/1,178.52 = 623.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.60x = 1,178.52 × 623.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.60x = 734,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,701.15/784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.40

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