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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,245.56 and 607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,245.56 and 607 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,245.56 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,245.56 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,245.56 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 756,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,054.92/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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