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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,321.70 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,321.70 and 902.64 is: 1,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,321.70 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,321.70 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,321.70 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 1,193,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,014.77/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.73

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