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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,245.78 and 509.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,245.78 and 509.79 is: 703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,245.78 = 509.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,245.78 = 509.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,245.78 × 509.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 635,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,086.19/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.54

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