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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.46, 1,075.89 and 622.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.46, 1,075.89 and 622.36 is: 859.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.46 : 1,075.89 = 622.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.46/1,075.89 = 622.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.46x = 1,075.89 × 622.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.46x = 669,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,590.90/779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.04

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