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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,059.10 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,059.10 and 601.76 is: 829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,059.10 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,059.10 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,059.10 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 637,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,321.19/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.98

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