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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.78, 1,245.83 and 509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.78, 1,245.83 and 509.80 is: 703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.78 : 1,245.83 = 509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.78/1,245.83 = 509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.78x = 1,245.83 × 509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.78x = 635,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,121.02/902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.52

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