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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,246.01 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,246.01 and 604.35 is: 834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,246.01 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,246.01 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,246.01 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 753,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,023.12/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.27

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