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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.72, 1,164.20 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.72, 1,164.20 and 601.97 is: 903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.72 : 1,164.20 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.72/1,164.20 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.72x = 1,164.20 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.72x = 700,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,813.47/775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.44

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