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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,244.89 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,244.89 and 528.83 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,244.89 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,244.89 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,244.89 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 658,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,327.63/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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