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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,245.20 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,245.20 and 509.44 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,245.20 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,245.20 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,245.20 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 634,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,354.69/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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