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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,245.54 and 504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,245.54 and 504.22 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,245.54 = 504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,245.54 = 504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,245.54 × 504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 628,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,026.18/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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