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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.09, 1,180.35 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.09, 1,180.35 and 621.66 is: 933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.09 : 1,180.35 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.09/1,180.35 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.09x = 1,180.35 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.09x = 733,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,776.38/786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.45

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