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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.22, 1,244.85 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.22, 1,244.85 and 509.22 is: 702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.22 : 1,244.85 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.22/1,244.85 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.22x = 1,244.85 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.22x = 633,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,902.52/902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.60

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