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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.42, 1,063.22 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.42, 1,063.22 and 604.35 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.42 : 1,063.22 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.42/1,063.22 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.42x = 1,063.22 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.42x = 642,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,553.99/770.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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