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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,246.22 and 692.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,246.22 and 692.39 is: 956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,246.22 = 692.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,246.22 = 692.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,246.22 × 692.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 862,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,875.11/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.04

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