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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,245.19 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,245.19 and 622.48 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,245.19 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,245.19 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,245.19 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 775,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,096.53/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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