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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.99, 1,066.67 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.99, 1,066.67 and 607.49 is: 839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.99 : 1,066.67 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.99/1,066.67 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.99x = 1,066.67 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.99x = 647,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,991.36/771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.38

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