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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,059.59 and 622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,059.59 and 622.73 is: 857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,059.59 = 622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,059.59 = 622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,059.59 × 622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 659,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,834.74/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.37

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