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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,471.55 and 600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,471.55 and 600.57 is: 828.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,471.55 = 600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,471.55 = 600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,471.55 × 600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 883,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,765.78/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.80

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