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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.39, 1,245.26 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.39, 1,245.26 and 504.03 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.39 : 1,245.26 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.39/1,245.26 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.39x = 1,245.26 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.39x = 627,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,645.88/902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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