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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.51, 1,073.42 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.51, 1,073.42 and 621.27 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.51 : 1,073.42 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.51/1,073.42 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.51x = 1,073.42 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.51x = 666,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,883.64/780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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