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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,350.09 and 772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,350.09 and 772.45 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,350.09 = 772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,350.09 = 772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,350.09 × 772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 1,042,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,877.02/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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