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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.36, 1,353.44 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.36, 1,353.44 and 286.07 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.36 : 1,353.44 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.36/1,353.44 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.36x = 1,353.44 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.36x = 387,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,172.53/902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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