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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,159.98 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,159.98 and 601.84 is: 902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,159.98 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,159.98 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,159.98 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 698,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,122.36/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.06

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