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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.78, 1,047.03 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.78, 1,047.03 and 602.91 is: 829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.78 : 1,047.03 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.78/1,047.03 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.78x = 1,047.03 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.78x = 631,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,258.18/760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.75

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