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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.51, 1,245.47 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.51, 1,245.47 and 524.48 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.51 : 1,245.47 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.51/1,245.47 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.51x = 1,245.47 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.51x = 653,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,215.26/902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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