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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.41, 1,163.67 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.41, 1,163.67 and 602.49 is: 904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.41 : 1,163.67 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.41/1,163.67 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.41x = 1,163.67 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.41x = 701,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,099.54/775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.17

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