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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.19, 1,244.87 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.19, 1,244.87 and 503.79 is: 695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.19 : 1,244.87 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.19/1,244.87 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.19x = 1,244.87 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.19x = 627,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,150.54/902.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.14

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