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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,246.82 and 672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,246.82 and 672.51 is: 929.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,246.82 = 672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,246.82 = 672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,246.82 × 672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 838,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,495.56/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.03

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