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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.42, 1,245.83 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.42, 1,245.83 and 609.24 is: 841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.42 : 1,245.83 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.42/1,245.83 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.42x = 1,245.83 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.42x = 759,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,006.42/902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.08

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