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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,350.42 and 757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,350.42 and 757.72 is: 1,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,350.42 = 757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,350.42 = 757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,350.42 × 757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 1,023,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,240.24/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.86

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