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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.69, 1,062.64 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.69, 1,062.64 and 622.87 is: 858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.69 : 1,062.64 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.69/1,062.64 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.69x = 1,062.64 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.69x = 661,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,886.58/770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.82

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