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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.27, 1,246.31 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.27, 1,246.31 and 622.02 is: 859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.27 : 1,246.31 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.27/1,246.31 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.27x = 1,246.31 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.27x = 775,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,226.64/902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.20

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