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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,354.14 and 389.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,354.14 and 389.75 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,354.14 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,354.14 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,354.14 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 527,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,776.07/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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