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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.50, 1,245.39 and 509.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.50, 1,245.39 and 509.50 is: 703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.50 : 1,245.39 = 509.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.50/1,245.39 = 509.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.50x = 1,245.39 × 509.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.50x = 634,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,526.21/902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.08

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