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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,245.54 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,245.54 and 608.16 is: 839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,245.54 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,245.54 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,245.54 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 757,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,487.61/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.00

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