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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,350.38 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,350.38 and 551.24 is: 824.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,350.38 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,350.38 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,350.38 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 744,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,373.96/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.76

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