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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.23, 1,245.20 and 509.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.23, 1,245.20 and 509.33 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.23 : 1,245.20 = 509.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.23/1,245.20 = 509.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.23x = 1,245.20 × 509.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.23x = 634,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,218.28/902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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