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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.06, 1,471.28 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.06, 1,471.28 and 600.32 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.06 : 1,471.28 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.06/1,471.28 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.06x = 1,471.28 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.06x = 883,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,238.81/1,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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