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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.03, 1,244.92 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.03, 1,244.92 and 529.13 is: 730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.03 : 1,244.92 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.03/1,244.92 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.03x = 1,244.92 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.03x = 658,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,718.30/902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.27

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