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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,070.67 and 607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,070.67 and 607.37 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,070.67 = 607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,070.67 = 607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,070.67 × 607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 650,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,287.48/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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