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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,175.24 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,175.24 and 622.50 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,175.24 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,175.24 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,175.24 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 731,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,586.90/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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