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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.59, 1,241.04 and 777.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.59, 1,241.04 and 777.66 is: 1,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.59 : 1,241.04 = 777.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.59/1,241.04 = 777.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.59x = 1,241.04 × 777.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.59x = 965,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,107.17/901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.45

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