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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775, 2,662.80 and 604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775, 2,662.80 and 604.88 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775 : 2,662.80 = 604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775/2,662.80 = 604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775x = 2,662.80 × 604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775x = 1,610,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,674.46/1,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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