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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066, 1,471.08 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066, 1,471.08 and 600.36 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066 : 1,471.08 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066/1,471.08 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066x = 1,471.08 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066x = 883,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,177.59/1,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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