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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.59, 1,060.63 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.59, 1,060.63 and 603.11 is: 833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.59 : 1,060.63 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.59/1,060.63 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.59x = 1,060.63 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.59x = 639,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,677.70/767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.36

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