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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.29, 1,069.67 and 608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.29, 1,069.67 and 608.51 is: 840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.29 : 1,069.67 = 608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.29/1,069.67 = 608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.29x = 1,069.67 × 608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.29x = 650,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,904.89/774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.65

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