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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,356.57 and 721.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,356.57 and 721.86 is: 1,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,356.57 = 721.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,356.57 = 721.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,356.57 × 721.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 979,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,253.62/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.38

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