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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,066.03 and 607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,066.03 and 607.30 is: 837.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,066.03 = 607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,066.03 = 607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,066.03 × 607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 647,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,395.84/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.10

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