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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,353.29 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,353.29 and 491.94 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,353.29 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,353.29 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,353.29 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 665,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,735.02/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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