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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,350.53 and 554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,350.53 and 554.36 is: 829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,350.53 = 554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,350.53 = 554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,350.53 × 554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 748,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,679.81/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.88

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