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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,241.10 and 770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,241.10 and 770.04 is: 1,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,241.10 = 770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,241.10 = 770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,241.10 × 770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 955,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,696.64/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.33

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