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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.87, 1,072.72 and 600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.87, 1,072.72 and 600.55 is: 828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.87 : 1,072.72 = 600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.87/1,072.72 = 600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.87x = 1,072.72 × 600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.87x = 644,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,224.09/777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.19

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