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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,354.04 and 491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,354.04 and 491.57 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,354.04 = 491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,354.04 = 491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,354.04 × 491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 665,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,605.44/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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