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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,146.60 and 604.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,146.60 and 604.02 is: 904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,146.60 = 604.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,146.60 = 604.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,146.60 × 604.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 692,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,569.33/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.11

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