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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,351.08 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,351.08 and 577.08 is: 864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,351.08 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,351.08 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,351.08 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 779,681.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,681.25/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.35

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