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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.90, 1,354.71 and 491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.90, 1,354.71 and 491.56 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.90 : 1,354.71 = 491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.90/1,354.71 = 491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.90x = 1,354.71 × 491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.90x = 665,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,921.25/902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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