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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.27, 1,244.33 and 607.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.27, 1,244.33 and 607.94 is: 838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.27 : 1,244.33 = 607.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.27/1,244.33 = 607.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.27x = 1,244.33 × 607.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.27x = 756,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,477.98/902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.42

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