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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,146.15 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,146.15 and 602.55 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,146.15 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,146.15 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,146.15 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 690,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,612.68/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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