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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,070.01 and 609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,070.01 and 609.73 is: 841.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,070.01 = 609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,070.01 = 609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,070.01 × 609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 652,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,414.52/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.64

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