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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,178.75 and 624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,178.75 and 624.85 is: 935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,178.75 = 624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,178.75 = 624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,178.75 × 624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 736,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,540.55/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.82

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