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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.42, 1,366.88 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.42, 1,366.88 and 602.32 is: 905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.42 : 1,366.88 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.42/1,366.88 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.42x = 1,366.88 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.42x = 823,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,299.16/909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.30

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