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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,246.56 and 692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,246.56 and 692.64 is: 956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,246.56 = 692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,246.56 = 692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,246.56 × 692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 863,417.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,417.32/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.38

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