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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.19, 1,160.69 and 600.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.19, 1,160.69 and 600.87 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.19 : 1,160.69 = 600.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.19/1,160.69 = 600.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.19x = 1,160.69 × 600.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.19x = 697,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,420.80/776.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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