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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,244.84 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,244.84 and 653.22 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,244.84 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,244.84 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,244.84 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 813,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,151.12/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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