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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.65, 1,245.16 and 653.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.65, 1,245.16 and 653.54 is: 901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.65 : 1,245.16 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.65/1,245.16 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.65x = 1,245.16 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.65x = 813,760.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,760.02/902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.52

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