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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,244.91 and 773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,244.91 and 773.80 is: 1,064.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,244.91 = 773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,244.91 = 773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,244.91 × 773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 963,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,311.36/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.41

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