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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,063.68 and 623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,063.68 and 623.25 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,063.68 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,063.68 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,063.68 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 662,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,938.56/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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