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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.79, 1,245.83 and 509.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.79, 1,245.83 and 509.85 is: 703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.79 : 1,245.83 = 509.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.79/1,245.83 = 509.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.79x = 1,245.83 × 509.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.79x = 635,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,183.88/902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.58

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