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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,075.97 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,075.97 and 622.62 is: 860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,075.97 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,075.97 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,075.97 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 669,911.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,911.95/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.30

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