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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.54, 1,245.58 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.54, 1,245.58 and 504.24 is: 695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.54 : 1,245.58 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.54/1,245.58 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.54x = 1,245.58 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.54x = 628,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,072.33/902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.89

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