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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.58, 1,353.79 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.58, 1,353.79 and 286.17 is: 429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.58 : 1,353.79 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.58/1,353.79 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.58x = 1,353.79 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.58x = 387,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,414.08/902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.23

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