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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.04, 1,066.56 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.04, 1,066.56 and 606.26 is: 837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.04 : 1,066.56 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.04/1,066.56 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.04x = 1,066.56 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.04x = 646,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,612.67/772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.54

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