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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.67, 1,135.44 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.67, 1,135.44 and 602.91 is: 903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.67 : 1,135.44 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.67/1,135.44 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.67x = 1,135.44 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.67x = 684,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,568.13/757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.51

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