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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,244.51 and 622.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,244.51 and 622.13 is: 859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,244.51 = 622.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,244.51 = 622.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,244.51 × 622.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 774,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,237.67/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.15

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