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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,353.09 and 491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,353.09 and 491.26 is: 736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,353.09 = 491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,353.09 = 491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,353.09 × 491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 664,718.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,718.99/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.43

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