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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,161.60 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,161.60 and 602.08 is: 901.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,161.60 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,161.60 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,161.60 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 699,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,376.13/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.61

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