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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,246 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,246 and 608.64 is: 840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,246 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,246 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,246 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 758,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,365.44/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.61

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