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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.29, 1,352.22 and 657.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.29, 1,352.22 and 657.67 is: 985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.29 : 1,352.22 = 657.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.29/1,352.22 = 657.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.29x = 1,352.22 × 657.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.29x = 889,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,314.53/902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.62

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