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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.14, 1,244.73 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.14, 1,244.73 and 509.16 is: 702.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.14 : 1,244.73 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.14/1,244.73 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.14x = 1,244.73 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.14x = 633,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,760.50/902.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.51

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