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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.90, 1,143.41 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.90, 1,143.41 and 601.90 is: 900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.90 : 1,143.41 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.90/1,143.41 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.90x = 1,143.41 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.90x = 688,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,218.48/763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.93

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