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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,075.62 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,075.62 and 622.36 is: 859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,075.62 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,075.62 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,075.62 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 669,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,423.04/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.95

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