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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.79, 1,161.95 and 601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.79, 1,161.95 and 601.94 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.79 : 1,161.95 = 601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.79/1,161.95 = 601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.79x = 1,161.95 × 601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.79x = 699,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,424.18/775.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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