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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,352.52 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,352.52 and 572.76 is: 858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,352.52 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,352.52 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,352.52 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 774,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,669.36/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.68

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