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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.08, 1,353.66 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.08, 1,353.66 and 615.88 is: 924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.08 : 1,353.66 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.08/1,353.66 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.08x = 1,353.66 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.08x = 833,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,692.12/902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.19

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