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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,244.96 and 622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,244.96 and 622.21 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,244.96 = 622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,244.96 = 622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,244.96 × 622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 774,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,626.56/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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