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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,245.68 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,245.68 and 509.72 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,245.68 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,245.68 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,245.68 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 634,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,939.23/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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