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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,245.48 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,245.48 and 609 is: 840.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,245.48 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,245.48 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,245.48 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 758,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,497.32/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.74

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