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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.20, 1,244.01 and 735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.20, 1,244.01 and 735.90 is: 1,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.20 : 1,244.01 = 735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.20/1,244.01 = 735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.20x = 1,244.01 × 735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.20x = 915,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,466.96/902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.71

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