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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.32, 1,245.19 and 509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.32, 1,245.19 and 509.35 is: 702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.32 : 1,245.19 = 509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.32/1,245.19 = 509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.32x = 1,245.19 × 509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.32x = 634,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,237.53/902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.90

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