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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,062.21 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,062.21 and 601.80 is: 830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,062.21 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,062.21 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,062.21 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 639,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,237.98/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.98

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