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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,243.56 and 714.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,243.56 and 714.86 is: 985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,243.56 = 714.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,243.56 = 714.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,243.56 × 714.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 888,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,971.30/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.29

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