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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.70, 1,064.02 and 623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.70, 1,064.02 and 623.86 is: 860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.70 : 1,064.02 = 623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.70/1,064.02 = 623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.70x = 1,064.02 × 623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.70x = 663,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,799.52/771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.18

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