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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,244.97 and 529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,244.97 and 529.23 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,244.97 = 529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,244.97 = 529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,244.97 × 529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 658,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,875.47/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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