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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.17, 1,158.03 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.17, 1,158.03 and 600 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.17 : 1,158.03 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.17/1,158.03 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.17x = 1,158.03 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.17x = 694,818
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,818/772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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