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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,244.97 and 552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,244.97 and 552.57 is: 762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,244.97 = 552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,244.97 = 552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,244.97 × 552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 687,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,933.07/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.62

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