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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.78, 1,470.48 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.78, 1,470.48 and 623.79 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.78 : 1,470.48 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.78/1,470.48 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.78x = 1,470.48 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.78x = 917,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,263.37/1,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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