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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,245.19 and 509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,245.19 and 509.40 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,245.19 = 509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,245.19 = 509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,245.19 × 509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 634,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,299.79/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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