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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,245.09 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,245.09 and 503.90 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,245.09 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,245.09 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,245.09 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 627,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,394.63/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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