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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.42, 1,162.21 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.42, 1,162.21 and 600.66 is: 901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.42 : 1,162.21 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.42/1,162.21 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.42x = 1,162.21 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.42x = 698,090.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,090.26/774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.43

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