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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,061.51 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,061.51 and 603.72 is: 832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,061.51 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,061.51 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,061.51 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 640,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,851.80/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.23

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