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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.95, 1,255.02 and 770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.95, 1,255.02 and 770.45 is: 1,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.95 : 1,255.02 = 770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.95/1,255.02 = 770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.95x = 1,255.02 × 770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.95x = 966,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,930.16/909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.62

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