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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.38, 1,471.80 and 600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.38, 1,471.80 and 600.63 is: 828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.38 : 1,471.80 = 600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.38/1,471.80 = 600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.38x = 1,471.80 × 600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.38x = 884,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,007.23/1,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.98

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