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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.05, 1,347.52 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.05, 1,347.52 and 653.28 is: 975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.05 : 1,347.52 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.05/1,347.52 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.05x = 1,347.52 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.05x = 880,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,309.98/902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.90

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