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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,351.41 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,351.41 and 577.30 is: 864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,351.41 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,351.41 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,351.41 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 780,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,168.99/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.57

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