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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.88, 1,245.97 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.88, 1,245.97 and 510 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.88 : 1,245.97 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.88/1,245.97 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.88x = 1,245.97 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.88x = 635,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,444.70/902.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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