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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.54, 1,161.68 and 601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.54, 1,161.68 and 601.59 is: 901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.54 : 1,161.68 = 601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.54/1,161.68 = 601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.54x = 1,161.68 × 601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.54x = 698,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,855.07/775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.13

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