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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.02, 1,352.96 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.02, 1,352.96 and 491.04 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.02 : 1,352.96 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.02/1,352.96 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.02x = 1,352.96 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.02x = 664,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,357.48/902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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