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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.02, 1,061.66 and 604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.02, 1,061.66 and 604.96 is: 833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.02 : 1,061.66 = 604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.02/1,061.66 = 604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.02x = 1,061.66 × 604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.02x = 642,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,261.83/771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.00

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