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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.29, 1,243.38 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.29, 1,243.38 and 653.14 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.29 : 1,243.38 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.29/1,243.38 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.29x = 1,243.38 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.29x = 812,101.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,101.21/902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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