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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.78, 1,065.03 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.78, 1,065.03 and 606.30 is: 837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.78 : 1,065.03 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.78/1,065.03 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.78x = 1,065.03 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.78x = 645,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,727.69/770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.76

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