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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,353.15 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,353.15 and 485.36 is: 727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,353.15 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,353.15 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,353.15 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 656,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,764.88/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.43

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