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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,244.79 and 706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,244.79 and 706.62 is: 974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,244.79 = 706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,244.79 = 706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,244.79 × 706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 879,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,593.51/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.66

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