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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.33, 1,163.01 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.33, 1,163.01 and 601.35 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.33 : 1,163.01 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.33/1,163.01 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.33x = 1,163.01 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.33x = 699,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,373.96/774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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