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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.09, 1,354.68 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.09, 1,354.68 and 557.46 is: 837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.09 : 1,354.68 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.09/1,354.68 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.09x = 1,354.68 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.09x = 755,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,179.91/902.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.14

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