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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,071.36 and 601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,071.36 and 601.92 is: 830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,071.36 = 601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,071.36 = 601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,071.36 × 601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 644,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,873.01/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.66

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