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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,244.64 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,244.64 and 622.40 is: 858.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,244.64 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,244.64 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,244.64 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 774,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,663.94/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.14

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