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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,074.20 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,074.20 and 605.16 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,074.20 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,074.20 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,074.20 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 650,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,062.87/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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