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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,365.73 and 602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,365.73 and 602.97 is: 902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,365.73 = 602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,365.73 = 602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,365.73 × 602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 823,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,494.22/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.91

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