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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,060.74 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,060.74 and 621.82 is: 857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,060.74 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,060.74 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,060.74 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 659,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,589.35/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.72

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