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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.69, 1,244.58 and 745.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.69, 1,244.58 and 745.95 is: 1,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.69 : 1,244.58 = 745.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.69/1,244.58 = 745.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.69x = 1,244.58 × 745.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.69x = 928,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,394.45/902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.48

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