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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,245.06 and 716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,245.06 and 716.22 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,245.06 = 716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,245.06 = 716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,245.06 × 716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 891,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,736.87/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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