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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,245.44 and 509.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,245.44 and 509.52 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,245.44 = 509.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,245.44 = 509.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,245.44 × 509.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 634,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,576.59/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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