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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,062.60 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,062.60 and 604.32 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,062.60 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,062.60 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,062.60 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 642,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,150.43/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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