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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.97, 1,122.98 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.97, 1,122.98 and 602.94 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.97 : 1,122.98 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.97/1,122.98 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.97x = 1,122.98 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.97x = 677,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,080.93/749.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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