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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,076.82 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,076.82 and 623.27 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.54 : 1,076.82 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.54/1,076.82 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.54x = 1,076.82 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.54x = 671,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,149.60/779.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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