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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,245.24 and 553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,245.24 and 553.20 is: 763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,245.24 = 553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,245.24 = 553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,245.24 × 553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 688,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,866.77/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.47

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