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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.02, 1,244.79 and 509.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.02, 1,244.79 and 509.14 is: 702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.02 : 1,244.79 = 509.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.02/1,244.79 = 509.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.02x = 1,244.79 × 509.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.02x = 633,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,772.38/902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.61

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