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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.39, 1,075.55 and 622.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.39, 1,075.55 and 622.31 is: 859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.39 : 1,075.55 = 622.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.39/1,075.55 = 622.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.39x = 1,075.55 × 622.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.39x = 669,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,321.57/778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.88

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