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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,244.78 and 509.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,244.78 and 509.03 is: 702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,244.78 = 509.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,244.78 = 509.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,244.78 × 509.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 633,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,621.59/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.47

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