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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.33, 1,245.08 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.33, 1,245.08 and 503.97 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.33 : 1,245.08 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.33/1,245.08 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.33x = 1,245.08 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.33x = 627,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,484.23/902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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