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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.44, 1,284.08 and 902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.44, 1,284.08 and 902.72 is: 1,244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.44 : 1,284.08 = 902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.44/1,284.08 = 902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.44x = 1,284.08 × 902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.44x = 1,159,164.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,164.70/931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.49

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