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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,353.72 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,353.72 and 286.68 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,353.72 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,353.72 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,353.72 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 388,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,084.45/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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