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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,162.58 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,162.58 and 602.63 is: 903.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,162.58 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,162.58 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,162.58 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 700,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,605.59/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.11

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