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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.57, 1,073.45 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.57, 1,073.45 and 613.27 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.57 : 1,073.45 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.57/1,073.45 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.57x = 1,073.45 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.57x = 658,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,317.56/779.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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