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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,160.77 and 600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,160.77 and 600.63 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,160.77 = 600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,160.77 = 600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,160.77 × 600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 697,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,196.66/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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