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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.93, 1,354.39 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.93, 1,354.39 and 738.90 is: 1,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.93 : 1,354.39 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.93/1,354.39 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.93x = 1,354.39 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.93x = 1,000,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,758.77/902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.35

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