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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,345.20 and 771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,345.20 and 771.06 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,345.20 = 771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,345.20 = 771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,345.20 × 771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 1,037,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,229.91/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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