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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,244.64 and 622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,244.64 and 622.82 is: 858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,244.64 = 622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,244.64 = 622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,244.64 × 622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 775,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,186.68/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.89

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