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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,348.35 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,348.35 and 770.58 is: 1,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,348.35 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,348.35 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,348.35 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 1,039,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,011.54/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.41

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