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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,247.22 and 681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,247.22 and 681.34 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,247.22 = 681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,247.22 = 681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,247.22 × 681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 849,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,780.87/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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