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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.77, 1,245.02 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.77, 1,245.02 and 608.44 is: 839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.77 : 1,245.02 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.77/1,245.02 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.77x = 1,245.02 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.77x = 757,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,519.97/902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.11

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