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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,147.80 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,147.80 and 603.20 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,147.80 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,147.80 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,147.80 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 692,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,352.96/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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