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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,244.67 and 606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,244.67 and 606.98 is: 837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,244.67 = 606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,244.67 = 606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,244.67 × 606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 755,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,483.57/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.40

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