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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.45, 1,243.48 and 692.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.45, 1,243.48 and 692.59 is: 954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.45 : 1,243.48 = 692.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.45/1,243.48 = 692.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.45x = 1,243.48 × 692.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.45x = 861,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,221.81/902.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.32

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