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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,354.86 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,354.86 and 573.93 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,354.86 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,354.86 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,354.86 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 777,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,594.80/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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