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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,074.93 and 621.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,074.93 and 621.86 is: 859.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,074.93 = 621.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,074.93 = 621.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,074.93 × 621.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 668,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,457.10/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.26

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