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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,244.67 and 607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,244.67 and 607.59 is: 838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,244.67 = 607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,244.67 = 607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,244.67 × 607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 756,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,249.05/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.21

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