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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.87, 1,245.14 and 622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.87, 1,245.14 and 622.01 is: 858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.87 : 1,245.14 = 622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.87/1,245.14 = 622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.87x = 1,245.14 × 622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.87x = 774,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,489.53/901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.76

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