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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,144.35 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,144.35 and 602.52 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,144.35 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,144.35 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,144.35 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 689,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,493.76/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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