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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.37, 1,059.57 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.37, 1,059.57 and 601.32 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.37 : 1,059.57 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.37/1,059.57 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.37x = 1,059.57 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.37x = 637,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,140.63/767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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