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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,351.93 and 550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,351.93 and 550.29 is: 824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,351.93 = 550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,351.93 = 550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,351.93 × 550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 743,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,953.56/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.20

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