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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,299.58 and 902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,299.58 and 902.88 is: 1,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,299.58 = 902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,299.58 = 902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,299.58 × 902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 1,173,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,362.53/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.77

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