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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,352.28 and 779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,352.28 and 779.84 is: 1,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,352.28 = 779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,352.28 = 779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,352.28 × 779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 1,054,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,562.04/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.32

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