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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,245.48 and 509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,245.48 and 509.55 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,245.48 = 509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,245.48 = 509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,245.48 × 509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 634,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,634.33/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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