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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,352.29 and 554.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,352.29 and 554.51 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,352.29 = 554.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,352.29 = 554.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,352.29 × 554.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 749,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,858.33/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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