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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.71, 1,245.69 and 504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.71, 1,245.69 and 504.37 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.71 : 1,245.69 = 504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.71/1,245.69 = 504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.71x = 1,245.69 × 504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.71x = 628,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,288.67/902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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