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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.81, 1,245.84 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.81, 1,245.84 and 509.87 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.81 : 1,245.84 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.81/1,245.84 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.81x = 1,245.84 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.81x = 635,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,216.44/902.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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