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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,247.40 and 777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,247.40 and 777.06 is: 1,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,247.40 = 777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,247.40 = 777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,247.40 × 777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 969,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,304.64/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.18

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