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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.01, 1,244.78 and 552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.01, 1,244.78 and 552.63 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.01 : 1,244.78 = 552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.01/1,244.78 = 552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.01x = 1,244.78 × 552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.01x = 687,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,902.77/902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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