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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,246.10 and 553.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,246.10 and 553.35 is: 763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,246.10 = 553.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,246.10 = 553.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,246.10 × 553.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 689,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,526.67/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.98

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