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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,353.96 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,353.96 and 517.62 is: 776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,353.96 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,353.96 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,353.96 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 700,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,836.78/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.43

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