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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,243.77 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,243.77 and 662.72 is: 913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,243.77 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,243.77 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,243.77 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 824,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,265.04/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.75

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