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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,245.37 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,245.37 and 622.76 is: 860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,245.37 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,245.37 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,245.37 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 775,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,560.39/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.01

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