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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.31, 1,245.15 and 509.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.31, 1,245.15 and 509.37 is: 702.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.31 : 1,245.15 = 509.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.31/1,245.15 = 509.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.31x = 1,245.15 × 509.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.31x = 634,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,242.06/902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.91

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