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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,244.41 and 770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,244.41 and 770.69 is: 1,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,244.41 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,244.41 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,244.41 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 959,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,054.34/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.18

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