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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,061.42 and 603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,061.42 and 603.63 is: 833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,061.42 = 603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,061.42 = 603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,061.42 × 603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 640,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,704.95/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.53

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