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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,062.42 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,062.42 and 604.20 is: 833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,062.42 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,062.42 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,062.42 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 641,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,914.16/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.68

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