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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.39, 1,155.03 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.39, 1,155.03 and 602.94 is: 902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.39 : 1,155.03 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.39/1,155.03 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.39x = 1,155.03 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.39x = 696,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,413.79/771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.80

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