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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.63, 1,471.96 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.63, 1,471.96 and 600.88 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.63 : 1,471.96 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.63/1,471.96 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.63x = 1,471.96 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.63x = 884,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,463.97/1,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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