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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,069.50 and 608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,069.50 and 608.32 is: 839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,069.50 = 608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,069.50 = 608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,069.50 × 608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 650,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,598.24/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.68

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