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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.34, 1,164.26 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.34, 1,164.26 and 602.61 is: 902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.34 : 1,164.26 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.34/1,164.26 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.34x = 1,164.26 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.34x = 701,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,591.71/777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.55

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