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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,244.50 and 621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,244.50 and 621.98 is: 857.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,244.50 = 621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,244.50 = 621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,244.50 × 621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 774,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,044.78/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.93

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