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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,142.10 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,142.10 and 601.02 is: 899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,142.10 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,142.10 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,142.10 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 686,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,424.94/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.62

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