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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,244.64 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,244.64 and 528.90 is: 729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,244.64 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,244.64 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,244.64 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 658,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,290.10/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.71

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