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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,161.05 and 600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,161.05 and 600.82 is: 900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,161.05 = 600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,161.05 = 600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,161.05 × 600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 697,583.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,583.81/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.10

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