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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,245.42 and 553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,245.42 and 553.24 is: 763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,245.42 = 553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,245.42 = 553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,245.42 × 553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 689,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,016.16/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.50

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