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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,246.79 and 622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,246.79 and 622.49 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,246.79 = 622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,246.79 = 622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,246.79 × 622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 776,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,109.63/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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