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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,076.31 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,076.31 and 622.87 is: 860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,076.31 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,076.31 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,076.31 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 670,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,395.83/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.65

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