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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,180.71 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,180.71 and 625.35 is: 939.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,180.71 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,180.71 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,180.71 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 738,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,357.00/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.00

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