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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,244.94 and 509.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,244.94 and 509.21 is: 702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,244.94 = 509.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,244.94 = 509.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,244.94 × 509.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 633,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,929.67/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.68

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