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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,066.52 and 604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,066.52 and 604.98 is: 834.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,066.52 = 604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,066.52 = 604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,066.52 × 604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 645,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,223.27/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.88

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