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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.43, 1,348.31 and 771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.43, 1,348.31 and 771.27 is: 1,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.43 : 1,348.31 = 771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.43/1,348.31 = 771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.43x = 1,348.31 × 771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.43x = 1,039,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,907.93/900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.90

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