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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,246.12 and 680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,246.12 and 680.96 is: 940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,246.12 = 680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,246.12 = 680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,246.12 × 680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 848,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,559.29/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.35

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