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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.66, 1,352.80 and 512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.66, 1,352.80 and 512.83 is: 768.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.66 : 1,352.80 = 512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.66/1,352.80 = 512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.66x = 1,352.80 × 512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.66x = 693,758.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,758.76/902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.58

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