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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.99, 1,354.93 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.99, 1,354.93 and 507.42 is: 761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.99 : 1,354.93 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.99/1,354.93 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.99x = 1,354.93 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.99x = 687,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,516.04/902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.38

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