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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.17, 1,245.09 and 509.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.17, 1,245.09 and 509.23 is: 702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.17 : 1,245.09 = 509.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.17/1,245.09 = 509.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.17x = 1,245.09 × 509.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.17x = 634,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,037.18/902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.79

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