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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.49, 1,245.45 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.49, 1,245.45 and 553.19 is: 763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.49 : 1,245.45 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.49/1,245.45 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.49x = 1,245.45 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.49x = 688,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,964.26/902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.40

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