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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,349.72 and 772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,349.72 and 772.20 is: 1,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,349.72 = 772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,349.72 = 772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,349.72 × 772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 1,042,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,249.92/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.30

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