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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,354.66 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,354.66 and 492.12 is: 738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,354.66 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,354.66 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,354.66 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 666,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,654.05/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.49

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