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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,353.65 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,353.65 and 573.51 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,353.65 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,353.65 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,353.65 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 776,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,328.94/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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