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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.43, 1,353.68 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.43, 1,353.68 and 555.54 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.43 : 1,353.68 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.43/1,353.68 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.43x = 1,353.68 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.43x = 752,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,023.39/902.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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