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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.31, 1,354.55 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.31, 1,354.55 and 537.27 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.31 : 1,354.55 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.31/1,354.55 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.31x = 1,354.55 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.31x = 727,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,756.39/902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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