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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.26, 1,352.70 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.26, 1,352.70 and 491.32 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.26 : 1,352.70 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.26/1,352.70 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.26x = 1,352.70 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.26x = 664,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,608.56/902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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