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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,065.33 and 607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,065.33 and 607.35 is: 838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,065.33 = 607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,065.33 = 607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,065.33 × 607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 647,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,028.18/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.24

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