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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.37, 1,245.84 and 622.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.37, 1,245.84 and 622.51 is: 859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.37 : 1,245.84 = 622.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.37/1,245.84 = 622.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.37x = 1,245.84 × 622.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.37x = 775,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,547.86/902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.46

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