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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.90, 1,245.03 and 607.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.90, 1,245.03 and 607.65 is: 837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.90 : 1,245.03 = 607.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.90/1,245.03 = 607.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.90x = 1,245.03 × 607.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.90x = 756,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,542.48/902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.91

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