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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,353.29 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,353.29 and 536.16 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,353.29 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,353.29 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,353.29 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 725,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,579.97/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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