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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,354.30 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,354.30 and 389.50 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,354.30 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,354.30 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,354.30 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 527,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,499.85/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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