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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,058.01 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,058.01 and 602.02 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,058.01 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,058.01 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,058.01 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 636,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,943.18/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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