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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.13, 1,161.78 and 600.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.13, 1,161.78 and 600.37 is: 901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.13 : 1,161.78 = 600.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.13/1,161.78 = 600.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.13x = 1,161.78 × 600.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.13x = 697,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,497.86/774.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.01

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