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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.84, 1,354.35 and 537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.84, 1,354.35 and 537.62 is: 806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.84 : 1,354.35 = 537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.84/1,354.35 = 537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.84x = 1,354.35 × 537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.84x = 728,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,118.88/902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.48

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