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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,244.97 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,244.97 and 529.25 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,244.97 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,244.97 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,244.97 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 658,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,894.15/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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