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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.35, 1,075.94 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.35, 1,075.94 and 621.47 is: 857.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.35 : 1,075.94 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.35/1,075.94 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.35x = 1,075.94 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.35x = 668,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,666.78/779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.98

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