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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.92, 1,356.44 and 779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.92, 1,356.44 and 779.92 is: 1,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.92 : 1,356.44 = 779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.92/1,356.44 = 779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.92x = 1,356.44 × 779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.92x = 1,057,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,914.68/902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.66

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