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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,072.98 and 600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,072.98 and 600.99 is: 828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,072.98 = 600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,072.98 = 600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,072.98 × 600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 644,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,850.25/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.84

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