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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,058.67 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,058.67 and 601.68 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,058.67 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,058.67 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,058.67 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 636,980.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,980.57/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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