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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,246.26 and 776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,246.26 and 776.28 is: 1,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,246.26 = 776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,246.26 = 776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,246.26 × 776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 967,446.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,446.71/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.58

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