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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.74, 1,354.55 and 507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.74, 1,354.55 and 507.17 is: 761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.74 : 1,354.55 = 507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.74/1,354.55 = 507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.74x = 1,354.55 × 507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.74x = 686,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,987.12/902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.01

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