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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,246.14 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,246.14 and 705.48 is: 973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,246.14 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,246.14 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,246.14 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 879,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,126.85/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.82

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