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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,351.60 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,351.60 and 535.89 is: 802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,351.60 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,351.60 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,351.60 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 724,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,306.24/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.81

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