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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.29, 1,245 and 509.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.29, 1,245 and 509.17 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.29 : 1,245 = 509.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.29/1,245 = 509.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.29x = 1,245 × 509.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.29x = 633,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,916.65/902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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