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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.59, 1,062.01 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.59, 1,062.01 and 604.11 is: 834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.59 : 1,062.01 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.59/1,062.01 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.59x = 1,062.01 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.59x = 641,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,570.86/768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.74

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