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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,059.44 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,059.44 and 602.56 is: 830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,059.44 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,059.44 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,059.44 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 638,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,376.17/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.53

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