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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,063.53 and 606.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,063.53 and 606.15 is: 834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,063.53 = 606.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,063.53 = 606.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,063.53 × 606.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 644,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,658.71/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.83

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