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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,243.26 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,243.26 and 724.68 is: 998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,243.26 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,243.26 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,243.26 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 900,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,965.66/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.85

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