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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,352.48 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,352.48 and 576.84 is: 864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,352.48 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,352.48 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,352.48 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 780,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,161.68/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.83

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