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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.20, 1,064.72 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.20, 1,064.72 and 605.01 is: 835.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.20 : 1,064.72 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.20/1,064.72 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.20x = 1,064.72 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.20x = 644,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,163.22/771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.28

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