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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,351.20 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,351.20 and 516.32 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,351.20 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,351.20 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,351.20 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 697,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,651.58/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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