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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.71, 1,245.74 and 509.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.71, 1,245.74 and 509.73 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.71 : 1,245.74 = 509.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.71/1,245.74 = 509.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.71x = 1,245.74 × 509.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.71x = 634,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,989.44/902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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