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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.96, 1,450.72 and 602.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.96, 1,450.72 and 602.25 is: 902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.96 : 1,450.72 = 602.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.96/1,450.72 = 602.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.96x = 1,450.72 × 602.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.96x = 873,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,696.12/967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.62

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