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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.77, 1,245.44 and 607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.77, 1,245.44 and 607.52 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.77 : 1,245.44 = 607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.77/1,245.44 = 607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.77x = 1,245.44 × 607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.77x = 756,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,634.34/902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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