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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.77, 1,468 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.77, 1,468 and 621.75 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.77 : 1,468 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.77/1,468 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.77x = 1,468 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.77x = 912,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,729/1,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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