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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.02, 1,244.81 and 509.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.02, 1,244.81 and 509.05 is: 702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.02 : 1,244.81 = 509.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.02/1,244.81 = 509.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.02x = 1,244.81 × 509.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.02x = 633,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,670.53/902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.50

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