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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,354.08 and 516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,354.08 and 516.96 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,354.08 = 516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,354.08 = 516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,354.08 × 516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 700,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,005.20/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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