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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.21, 1,245.93 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.21, 1,245.93 and 623.16 is: 860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.21 : 1,245.93 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.21/1,245.93 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.21x = 1,245.93 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.21x = 776,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,414.91/902.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.57

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