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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,246.51 and 725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,246.51 and 725.66 is: 1,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,246.51 = 725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,246.51 = 725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,246.51 × 725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 904,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,543.84/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.08

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