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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,243.86 and 692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,243.86 and 692.88 is: 954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,243.86 = 692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,243.86 = 692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,243.86 × 692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 861,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,845.72/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.74

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