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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,058.75 and 601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,058.75 and 601.51 is: 829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,058.75 = 601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,058.75 = 601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,058.75 × 601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 636,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,848.71/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.64

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