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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,353.05 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,353.05 and 555.28 is: 832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,353.05 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,353.05 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,353.05 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 751,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,323.19/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.84

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