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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.19, 1,241.64 and 764.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.19, 1,241.64 and 764.13 is: 1,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.19 : 1,241.64 = 764.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.19/1,241.64 = 764.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.19x = 1,241.64 × 764.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.19x = 948,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,774.37/902.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.63

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