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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.36, 1,144.34 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.36, 1,144.34 and 602.20 is: 899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.36 : 1,144.34 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.36/1,144.34 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.36x = 1,144.34 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.36x = 689,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,121.55/766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.21

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