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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.06, 1,354.63 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.06, 1,354.63 and 492 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.06 : 1,354.63 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.06/1,354.63 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.06x = 1,354.63 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.06x = 666,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,477.96/902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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