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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.32, 1,144.56 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.32, 1,144.56 and 602.88 is: 902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.32 : 1,144.56 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.32/1,144.56 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.32x = 1,144.56 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.32x = 690,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,032.33/764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.81

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