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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,073.40 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,073.40 and 612.50 is: 844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,073.40 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,073.40 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,073.40 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 657,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,457.50/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.45

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