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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.26, 1,245.04 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.26, 1,245.04 and 509.28 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.26 : 1,245.04 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.26/1,245.04 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.26x = 1,245.04 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.26x = 634,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,073.97/902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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