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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,352.74 and 696.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,352.74 and 696.74 is: 1,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,352.74 = 696.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,352.74 = 696.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,352.74 × 696.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 942,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,508.07/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.21

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