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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.89, 1,246.01 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.89, 1,246.01 and 509.84 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.89 : 1,246.01 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.89/1,246.01 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.89x = 1,246.01 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.89x = 635,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,265.74/902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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