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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.60, 1,068.48 and 608.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.60, 1,068.48 and 608.55 is: 839.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.60 : 1,068.48 = 608.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.60/1,068.48 = 608.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.60x = 1,068.48 × 608.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.60x = 650,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,223.50/774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.43

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