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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,148.10 and 605.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,148.10 and 605.02 is: 905.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,148.10 = 605.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,148.10 = 605.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,148.10 × 605.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 694,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,623.46/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.61

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