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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.70, 1,062.64 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.70, 1,062.64 and 622.86 is: 858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.70 : 1,062.64 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.70/1,062.64 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.70x = 1,062.64 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.70x = 661,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,875.95/770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.80

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