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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.58, 1,245.52 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.58, 1,245.52 and 504.29 is: 695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.58 : 1,245.52 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.58/1,245.52 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.58x = 1,245.52 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.58x = 628,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,103.28/902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.90

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