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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.70, 1,065.41 and 605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.70, 1,065.41 and 605.51 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.70 : 1,065.41 = 605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.70/1,065.41 = 605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.70x = 1,065.41 × 605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.70x = 645,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,113.38/771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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