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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,245.77 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,245.77 and 509.76 is: 703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,245.77 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,245.77 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,245.77 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 635,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,041.17/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.51

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