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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,060.24 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,060.24 and 603.44 is: 830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,060.24 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,060.24 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,060.24 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 639,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,791.23/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.98

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