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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,063.81 and 604.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,063.81 and 604.39 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,063.81 = 604.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,063.81 = 604.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,063.81 × 604.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 642,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,951.52/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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