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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.50, 1,245.21 and 607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.50, 1,245.21 and 607.25 is: 837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.50 : 1,245.21 = 607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.50/1,245.21 = 607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.50x = 1,245.21 × 607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.50x = 756,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,153.77/902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.84

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