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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,063.98 and 605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,063.98 and 605.32 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,063.98 = 605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,063.98 = 605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,063.98 × 605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 644,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,048.37/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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