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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,242.90 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,242.90 and 622.08 is: 857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,242.90 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,242.90 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,242.90 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 773,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,183.23/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.38

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