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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,243.80 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,243.80 and 662.70 is: 913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,243.80 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,243.80 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,243.80 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 824,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,266.26/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.78

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