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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.63, 1,245.69 and 509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.63, 1,245.69 and 509.69 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.63 : 1,245.69 = 509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.63/1,245.69 = 509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.63x = 1,245.69 × 509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.63x = 634,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,909.51/902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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