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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.08, 1,070.03 and 597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.08, 1,070.03 and 597.65 is: 825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.08 : 1,070.03 = 597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.08/1,070.03 = 597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.08x = 1,070.03 × 597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.08x = 639,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,503.43/775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.08

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