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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.78, 1,245.12 and 607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.78, 1,245.12 and 607.52 is: 837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.78 : 1,245.12 = 607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.78/1,245.12 = 607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.78x = 1,245.12 × 607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.78x = 756,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,435.30/902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.90

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