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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,245.47 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,245.47 and 509.54 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,245.47 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,245.47 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,245.47 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 634,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,621.17/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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