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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,354.30 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,354.30 and 577.96 is: 867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,354.30 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,354.30 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,354.30 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 782,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,731.23/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.35

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