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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,243.31 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,243.31 and 607.14 is: 836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,243.31 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,243.31 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,243.31 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 754,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,863.61/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.52

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