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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.97, 1,466.80 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.97, 1,466.80 and 620.80 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.97 : 1,466.80 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.97/1,466.80 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.97x = 1,466.80 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.97x = 910,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,589.72/1,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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