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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,244.70 and 703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,244.70 and 703.42 is: 970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,244.70 = 703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,244.70 = 703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,244.70 × 703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 875,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,546.87/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.09

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