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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.63, 1,066.37 and 605.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.63, 1,066.37 and 605.29 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.63 : 1,066.37 = 605.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.63/1,066.37 = 605.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.63x = 1,066.37 × 605.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.63x = 645,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,462.81/773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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