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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,354.41 and 609.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,354.41 and 609.29 is: 914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,354.41 = 609.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,354.41 = 609.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,354.41 × 609.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 825,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,222.04/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.39

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