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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,245.24 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,245.24 and 552.60 is: 762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,245.24 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,245.24 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,245.24 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 688,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,119.62/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.44

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