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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,352.22 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,352.22 and 517 is: 774.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,352.22 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,352.22 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,352.22 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 699,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,097.74/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.57

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