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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,152.30 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,152.30 and 602.39 is: 903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,152.30 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,152.30 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,152.30 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 694,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,128.24/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.90

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