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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,063.58 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,063.58 and 605.22 is: 834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,063.58 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,063.58 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,063.58 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 643,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,696.86/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.30

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