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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,245.50 and 509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,245.50 and 509.62 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,245.50 = 509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,245.50 = 509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,245.50 × 509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 634,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,731.71/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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