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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.36, 1,351.36 and 771.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.36, 1,351.36 and 771.65 is: 1,155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.36 : 1,351.36 = 771.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.36/1,351.36 = 771.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.36x = 1,351.36 × 771.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.36x = 1,042,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,776.94/902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.61

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