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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.69, 1,077.60 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.69, 1,077.60 and 624.43 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.69 : 1,077.60 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.69/1,077.60 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.69x = 1,077.60 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.69x = 672,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,885.77/780.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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