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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.55, 1,485.52 and 604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.55, 1,485.52 and 604.36 is: 833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.55 : 1,485.52 = 604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.55/1,485.52 = 604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.55x = 1,485.52 × 604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.55x = 897,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,788.87/1,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.95

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