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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,451.06 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,451.06 and 602.94 is: 902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,451.06 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,451.06 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,451.06 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 874,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,902.12/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.65

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