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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.20, 1,245.10 and 509.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.20, 1,245.10 and 509.26 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.20 : 1,245.10 = 509.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.20/1,245.10 = 509.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.20x = 1,245.10 × 509.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.20x = 634,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,079.63/902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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