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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.94, 1,066.80 and 607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.94, 1,066.80 and 607.89 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.94 : 1,066.80 = 607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.94/1,066.80 = 607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.94x = 1,066.80 × 607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.94x = 648,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,497.05/773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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