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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.08, 1,244.69 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.08, 1,244.69 and 529.18 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.08 : 1,244.69 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.08/1,244.69 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.08x = 1,244.69 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.08x = 658,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,659.30/902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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