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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,062.96 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,062.96 and 604.80 is: 835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,062.96 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,062.96 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,062.96 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 642,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,875.94/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.68

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