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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.25, 1,244.67 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.25, 1,244.67 and 529 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.25 : 1,244.67 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.25/1,244.67 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.25x = 1,244.67 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.25x = 658,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,430.43/902.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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