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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,245.13 and 503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,245.13 and 503.98 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,245.13 = 503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,245.13 = 503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,245.13 × 503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 627,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,511.87/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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