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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.98, 1,162.91 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.98, 1,162.91 and 600.89 is: 901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.98 : 1,162.91 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.98/1,162.91 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.98x = 1,162.91 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.98x = 698,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,780.89/774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.68

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