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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,244.77 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,244.77 and 607.50 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,244.77 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,244.77 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,244.77 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 756,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,196.26/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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