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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,072.29 and 600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,072.29 and 600.49 is: 828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,072.29 = 600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,072.29 = 600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,072.29 × 600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 643,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,899.42/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.15

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