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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,062.39 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,062.39 and 622.62 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,062.39 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,062.39 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,062.39 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 661,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,465.26/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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