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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.66, 1,060.04 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.66, 1,060.04 and 602.63 is: 832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.66 : 1,060.04 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.66/1,060.04 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.66x = 1,060.04 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.66x = 638,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,808.11/767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.15

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