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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,244.31 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,244.31 and 622.65 is: 858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,244.31 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,244.31 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,244.31 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 774,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,769.62/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.08

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