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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,354.74 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,354.74 and 492.45 is: 739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,354.74 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,354.74 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,354.74 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 667,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,141.71/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.20

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