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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.42, 1,502.22 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.42, 1,502.22 and 539.16 is: 807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.42 : 1,502.22 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.42/1,502.22 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.42x = 1,502.22 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.42x = 809,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,936.94/1,002.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.98

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