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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,354.73 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,354.73 and 355.06 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,354.73 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,354.73 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,354.73 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 481,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,010.43/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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