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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,245.17 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,245.17 and 504.03 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,245.17 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,245.17 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,245.17 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 627,603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,603.04/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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