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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.23, 1,245.10 and 529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.23, 1,245.10 and 529.27 is: 730.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.23 : 1,245.10 = 529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.23/1,245.10 = 529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.23x = 1,245.10 × 529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.23x = 658,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,994.08/902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.41

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