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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.81, 1,354.77 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.81, 1,354.77 and 389.81 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.81 : 1,354.77 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.81/1,354.77 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.81x = 1,354.77 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.81x = 528,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,106.28/902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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