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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,352.58 and 576.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,352.58 and 576.69 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,352.58 = 576.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,352.58 = 576.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,352.58 × 576.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 780,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,019.36/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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