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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,245.66 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,245.66 and 509.70 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,245.66 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,245.66 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,245.66 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 634,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,915.03/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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