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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.66, 1,245.67 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.66, 1,245.67 and 553.34 is: 763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.66 : 1,245.67 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.66/1,245.67 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.66x = 1,245.67 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.66x = 689,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,271.43/902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.60

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