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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,245.58 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,245.58 and 504.30 is: 695.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,245.58 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,245.58 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,245.58 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 628,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,149.40/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.92

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