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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,351.89 and 613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,351.89 and 613.26 is: 918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,351.89 = 613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,351.89 = 613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,351.89 × 613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 829,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,060.06/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.42

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