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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,244.24 and 745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,244.24 and 745.70 is: 1,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,244.24 = 745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,244.24 = 745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,244.24 × 745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 927,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,829.77/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.14

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