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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,244.88 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,244.88 and 784.32 is: 1,081.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,244.88 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,244.88 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,244.88 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 976,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,384.28/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.84

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