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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,353.92 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,353.92 and 577.40 is: 866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,353.92 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,353.92 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,353.92 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 781,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,743.75/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.22

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