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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,062.54 and 603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,062.54 and 603.43 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,062.54 = 603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,062.54 = 603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,062.54 × 603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 641,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,165.86/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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