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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.49, 1,245.54 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.49, 1,245.54 and 504.30 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.49 : 1,245.54 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.49/1,245.54 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.49x = 1,245.54 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.49x = 628,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,125.82/902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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