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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,245.27 and 653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,245.27 and 653.53 is: 901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,245.27 = 653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,245.27 = 653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,245.27 × 653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 813,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,821.30/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.60

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