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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,354.04 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,354.04 and 286.23 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,354.04 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,354.04 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,354.04 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 387,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,565.44/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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