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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,065.96 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,065.96 and 607.38 is: 837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,065.96 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,065.96 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,065.96 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 647,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,438.79/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.91

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