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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,245.52 and 509.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,245.52 and 509.50 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,245.52 = 509.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,245.52 = 509.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,245.52 × 509.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 634,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,592.44/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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