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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,246.75 and 623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,246.75 and 623.75 is: 861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,246.75 = 623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,246.75 = 623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,246.75 × 623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 777,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,660.31/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.39

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