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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.78, 1,247.57 and 777.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.78, 1,247.57 and 777.25 is: 1,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.78 : 1,247.57 = 777.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.78/1,247.57 = 777.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.78x = 1,247.57 × 777.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.78x = 969,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,673.78/903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.91

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