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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.30, 1,048.91 and 602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.30, 1,048.91 and 602.97 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.30 : 1,048.91 = 602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.30/1,048.91 = 602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.30x = 1,048.91 × 602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.30x = 632,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,461.26/759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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