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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,244.74 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,244.74 and 529.16 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,244.74 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,244.74 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,244.74 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 658,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,666.62/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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