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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,161.27 and 601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,161.27 and 601.76 is: 901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,161.27 = 601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,161.27 = 601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,161.27 × 601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 698,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,808.74/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.81

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