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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,245.13 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,245.13 and 503.91 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,245.13 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,245.13 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,245.13 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 627,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,432.20/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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