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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,351.35 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,351.35 and 537.30 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,351.35 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,351.35 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,351.35 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 726,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,080.36/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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