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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,245.87 and 608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,245.87 and 608.66 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,245.87 = 608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,245.87 = 608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,245.87 × 608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 758,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,311.23/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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