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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,245.08 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902, 1,245.08 and 626.16 is: 864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,245.08 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,245.08 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,245.08 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 779,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,619.29/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.32

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