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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.27, 1,239.89 and 775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.27, 1,239.89 and 775.89 is: 1,068.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.27 : 1,239.89 = 775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.27/1,239.89 = 775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.27x = 1,239.89 × 775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.27x = 962,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,014.37/900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.58

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