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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,243.33 and 692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,243.33 and 692.47 is: 954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,243.33 = 692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,243.33 = 692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,243.33 × 692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 860,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,963.89/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.19

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