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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,064.91 and 597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,064.91 and 597.70 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,064.91 = 597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,064.91 = 597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,064.91 × 597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 636,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,496.71/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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