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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,058.22 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,058.22 and 601.65 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,058.22 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,058.22 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,058.22 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 636,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,678.06/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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