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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,350.45 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,350.45 and 537.45 is: 804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,350.45 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,350.45 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,350.45 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 725,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,799.35/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.30

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