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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.35, 1,245.22 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.35, 1,245.22 and 504.04 is: 695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.35 : 1,245.22 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.35/1,245.22 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.35x = 1,245.22 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.35x = 627,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,640.69/902.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.56

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