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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.11, 1,355.52 and 786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.11, 1,355.52 and 786.84 is: 1,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.11 : 1,355.52 = 786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.11/1,355.52 = 786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.11x = 1,355.52 × 786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.11x = 1,066,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,577.36/902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.32

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