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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,352.93 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,352.93 and 772.29 is: 1,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,352.93 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,352.93 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,352.93 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 1,044,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,850.45/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.09

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