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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,244.97 and 692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,244.97 and 692.58 is: 955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,244.97 = 692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,244.97 = 692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,244.97 × 692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 862,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,241.32/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.82

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