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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,349.82 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,349.82 and 555.02 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,349.82 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,349.82 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,349.82 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 749,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,177.10/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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