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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.32, 1,245.30 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.32, 1,245.30 and 553.08 is: 763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.32 : 1,245.30 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.32/1,245.30 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.32x = 1,245.30 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.32x = 688,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,750.52/902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.31

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