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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,450.14 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,450.14 and 602.92 is: 902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,450.14 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,450.14 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,450.14 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 874,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,318.41/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.36

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