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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.85, 1,051.77 and 622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.85, 1,051.77 and 622.83 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.85 : 1,051.77 = 622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.85/1,051.77 = 622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.85x = 1,051.77 × 622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.85x = 655,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,073.91/762.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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