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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,245.14 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,245.14 and 622.02 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,245.14 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,245.14 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,245.14 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 774,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,501.98/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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