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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,180.02 and 624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,180.02 and 624.41 is: 937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,180.02 = 624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,180.02 = 624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,180.02 × 624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 736,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,816.29/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.90

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