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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.55, 1,065.72 and 599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.55, 1,065.72 and 599.59 is: 824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.55 : 1,065.72 = 599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.55/1,065.72 = 599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.55x = 1,065.72 × 599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.55x = 638,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,995.05/774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.99

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