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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,246.05 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,246.05 and 504.60 is: 696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,246.05 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,246.05 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,246.05 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 628,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,752.16/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.33

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