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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,176 and 623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,176 and 623.02 is: 933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,176 = 623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,176 = 623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,176 × 623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 732,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,671.52/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.10

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