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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,245.60 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,245.60 and 553.32 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,245.60 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,245.60 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,245.60 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 689,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,215.39/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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