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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,058.99 and 601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,058.99 and 601.18 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,058.99 = 601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,058.99 = 601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,058.99 × 601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 636,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,638.31/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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