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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,163.84 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,163.84 and 602.48 is: 902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,163.84 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,163.84 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,163.84 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 701,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,194.74/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.87

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