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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.59, 1,471.73 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.59, 1,471.73 and 600.75 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.59 : 1,471.73 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.59/1,471.73 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.59x = 1,471.73 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.59x = 884,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,138.79/1,066.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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